Balcatta Senior High School vs Takari Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balcatta Senior High School
Balcatta · Government high school · 7-12
1,088 students · ICSEA 1045
Takari Primary School
Balcatta · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Balcatta Senior High School Balcatta WA | Takari Primary School Balcatta WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 140 | #138 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #344 of 1,472 | #1492 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,088 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 554 / 534 | 97 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 201 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.4 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balcatta 6021 | Balcatta 6021 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4004 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5507 |
The verdict
- •Balcatta Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 64.6).
- •Takari Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balcatta Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Balcatta Senior High School is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 193.
- •Balcatta Senior High School has grown faster over five years (59% vs 7%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balcatta Senior High School better than Takari Primary School?
On the Success Index, Balcatta Senior High School ranks higher (67.5 vs 64.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balcatta Senior High School and Takari Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Balcatta and Balcatta in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balcatta Senior High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Takari Primary School has 15.5.
How do Balcatta Senior High School and Takari Primary School rank in WA?
Balcatta Senior High School is 20th of 140 and Takari Primary School is 138th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.